Gateley launches litigation funding facility

Richard Healey, partner and head of Gateley’s dispute resolution group, said:

“Our innovative and flexible approach to funding through this facility will result in a single no win, no fee agreement between us and the client. It’s a valuable product that offsets risk to fund litigation cases for clients. 

“Given that litigation can be lengthy and uncertain, it was important that we select the right funding partner to make this a commercial success. We mounted a careful exercise and assessed a number of funders based on set criteria. Bench Walk more than impressed and we now look forward to working together to meet the needs of our growing client base.  

“We see numerous examples these days of clients being reluctant to commence litigation for fear of throwing good money after bad and potentially being liable for opponents’ costs if the litigation is not successful. By offering this facility we are in a position to provide a solution to such concerns. We have for some considerable time been keen, where the circumstances are right, to move away from the traditional hourly rate model and to align a successful outcome for our clients, shareholders and our own business.” 

Adrian Chopin, co-founder and managing director at Bench Walk, commented:

“This agreement will enable Gateley to provide its clients with a simple one-stop-shop solution for pursing claims at no cost.  Our arrangement with Gateley gives them discretion as to where to deploy capital and allows risk to be spread across Gateley’s book of disputes bringing the cost of the facility down. That cost reduction, in turn, will allow Gateley to support clients’ cases even where traditional funding arrangements might otherwise be too expensive. With our funding, Gateley can strengthen its client relationships, pursue more successful litigation and arbitration, assure smooth cash flow throughout the course of disputes, and free up capital to grow the business.”

Commenting on her appointment, Rebecca said:

“I’m excited to be joining such a forward-thinking business like Gateley, which very much has an advantage over others in the legal and professional services sector because of the culture it has created amongst its people. I’m looking forward to building on the success of the team by developing talent and expanding the contentious insolvency side of the Group."

“To have a new litigation funding facility in place is incredible. It will certainly propel Gateley by attracting more work from those who can’t monetise a claim.”